Care Innovation Summit is a leading adult social care conference and networking event taking place at the Business Design Centre in London on 11 June 2026.
As one of three streams at Care Innovation Summit, the Dementia Care stream, chaired by David Wilson-Wynne, the Director of Innovare Dementia Consultancy, is a focused conference for dementia care leaders. It delivers an expert-led programme exploring the newest research, innovations and strategies shaping dementia care while placing lived experience at the centre of sector progress.
The Dementia Care stream sits within this leading care sector event focused on innovation. It provides care leaders with a programme delivered by leading care providers, specialists and regulators who share case-studied strategies on delivering high-quality care while maintaining strong operational and commercial outcomes.
This focused conference stream is essential for leaders seeking practical solutions, expert insight and peer learning to help them navigate the future of care.
Key Programme Themes for Dementia Care Leaders
Informed by our expert advisory board, the dementia care programme addresses persistent challenges across the sector, including:
- Rising demand for dementia care services
- Increasing complexity of dementia symptoms
- The need for practical innovations that improve care quality
- The growing importance of early prevention
Policy and the Future of Dementia Care
Gain clarity on future policy direction, current national dementia priorities and how government decisions are influencing funding, service development and care provision.
Joe Robertson MP, Vice-Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Dementia, will share insight into raising dementia awareness in Parliament and promoting solutions that help to reduce the devastation caused by dementia.
Innovation Driving Meaningful Change in Dementia Care
Learn from diverse perspectives through interactive discussions that showcase real-world examples of innovation in care settings. These sessions explore how technology and new care models support high-quality dementia care while highlighting how research drives practical improvements and puts the lived experience at the centre of operation.
Hear from leaders of organisations such as Alzheimer’s Society, Hallmark Care Homes and Barchester as they explore:
- Technology-enabled dementia care innovation
- The role of research in improving care practice
- Embedding the voice of people living with dementia into service development
Improving Dementia Care Pathways
Explore real-world case studies designed to improve outcomes for people living with dementia while strengthening collaboration between healthcare and social care.
This session provides practical insight into:
- Improving access to specialist mental health and cognitive assessment
- Supporting care staff to develop tailored positive behaviour support plans
- Reducing the reliance on antipsychotic medication
- Supporting families to understand dementia prognosis and advance care planning
Empowering Dementia Care Teams
Strengthen care cultures, equip teams with practical tools and improve outcomes for residents and families through this session focused on championing change in dementia care.
Hear from leading dementia practitioner Penny Johns of Jewish Care UK, who will explore:
- Developing skills and knowledge within dementia care teams
- Supporting dignity, belonging and self-esteem for people living with dementia
- Mobilising multi-disciplinary teams to improve care delivery
Further sessions explore the latest research into young onset dementia and examine how services can improve awareness, diagnosis and post-diagnostic support pathways.
Speakers Bringing Real Innovation to Dementia Care Leaders
The dementia stream brings together high-calibre clinical leaders, researchers, policy experts and care practitioners to share proven strategies and frontline insight.
This year’s speakers bring extensive expertise in dementia care and focus on how the programme themes can introduce new thinking, strengthen best practice and improve support for people living with dementia and their families.
Hear from leaders including:
- Dr Ella Moonan-Howard, Alzheimer’s Society
- Dr Isabelle Latham, Hallmark Care Homes
- Claire Peart, Barchester
- Frances Lawrence, Dementia Carers Count
- Fran Mada, Consultant Admiral Nurse, Dementia UK
Look at the full speaker list to explore all the experts who are participating in sessions across the programme.
What Dementia Care Leaders Will Learn
Care Innovation Summit, and specifically the Dementia Care stream, is essential for care providers working within the sector. Leaders will gain direct insight into:
- How to improve dementia care pathways within care settings
- New research and technology innovations shaping dementia care
- Practical strategies to support staff and multidisciplinary teams
- Ways to improve outcomes for people living with complex dementia symptoms
- How to better support families and carers
- How policy developments are shaping the future of dementia care
- Practical approaches to reducing medication reliance
- Strategies to strengthen community partnerships and integrated care
The insights shared within the conference stream are designed for immediate application within care services, enabling delegates to leave with the knowledge, confidence and understanding required to deliver outstanding levels of care.
Join Dementia Care Leaders at Care Innovation Summit
If you are a leader in dementia care seeking practical solutions, opportunities to connect with peers across the sector, clarity on policy and regulation, and insight designed to address current challenges, Care Innovation Summit is the event you cannot miss.
Join fellow dementia care leaders this June and explore the innovations redefining the future of dementia care.
